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Williams Upper Elementary

Summary:

Williams Upper Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Williams Unified School District in Williams, California. The school has 284 students and a student-teacher ratio of 23.6 for the 2022-2023 school year.

While the school faces some significant challenges, it is important to understand the context and compare its performance to nearby schools. Williams Upper Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.4% in 2017-2018 to 35.8% in 2020-2021, which is notably higher than the nearby Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High (19.1%) and Maxwell Middle (13.3%). Additionally, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.2% to 29.41% in Mathematics and 18.28% to 29.41% in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state averages of 34.31% to 41.2% and 43.9% to 47.37%, respectively.

Another significant factor is the exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Williams Upper Elementary, ranging from 88.1% to 94.01% over the past three school years. This is significantly higher than the nearby Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High (74.29%) and Maxwell Middle (56.63%), which suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges in serving a student population with greater socioeconomic needs. Addressing these equity concerns and providing targeted support for the school's students should be a priority for the Williams Unified School District.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 300 Eleventh St.
       Williams, CA  95987

(530) 473-5304

District: Williams Unified

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,696 Help


Students who attend Williams Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:    Williams Junior/Senior High

Feeder schools for Williams Upper Elementary:

Elementary:    Williams Primary Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  284

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.4%
White:
2.8%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Williams Upper Elementary ranks worse than 89.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.4%), White (2.8%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williams Upper Elementary is 23.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williams Upper Elementary is $6,696.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williams Upper Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Williams Upper Elementary 5250th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Williams Upper Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Williams Upper Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 21.82 4478th 5314 15.7%
2011 22.09 4528th 5377 15.8%
2012 26.67 4193rd 5390 22.2%
2013 26.87 4286th 5530 22.5%
2015 12.25 5333rd 5611 5.0%
2016 8.38 5516th 5614 1.7%
2017 16.93 4956th 5692 12.9%
2018 17.06 4926th 5662 13.0%
2019 10.92 5512th 5789 4.8%
2022 18.56 5002nd 5883 15.0%
2023 16.82 5170th 5874 12.0%
2024 15.55 5250th 5862 10.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.04 2524th 3246 22.2%
2019 25.43 2836th 3275 13.4%
2022 53.56 1021st 3311 69.2%
2023 33.14 2311th 3250 28.9%
2024 31.46 2459th 3160 22.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.58 1813th 2420 25.1%
2024 26.64 2025th 2634 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.38 4235th 5084 16.7%
2019 13.12 4935th 5173 4.6%
2022 26.03 4169th 5264 20.8%
2023 22.98 4456th 5374 17.1%
2024 20.76 4722nd 5511 14.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.13 62nd 68 8.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.68 231st 336 31.3%
2024 15.08 348th 364 4.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.22 4763rd 5413 12.0%
2019 10.10 5307th 5492 3.4%
2022 16.15 5073rd 5635 10.0%
2023 12.73 5345th 5617 4.8%
2024 11.31 5400th 5605 3.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.28 1962nd 2128 7.8%
2019 25.07 2059th 2585 20.3%
2022 23.78 1809th 2227 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.20 4731st 5431 12.9%
2019 13.42 5156th 5510 6.4%
2022 23.02 4429th 5663 21.8%
2023 24.65 4296th 5650 24.0%
2024 23.34 4419th 5636 21.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Williams Upper Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.10 3973rd 4830 17.7%
2019 14.63 4678th 4963 5.7%
2022 24.66 4144th 5084 18.5%
2023 22.55 4302nd 5098 15.6%
2024 20.52 4419th 5102 13.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Williams Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 28 5 8 244 2 0 3 0 290
2010 26 4 4 258 4 1 0 0 297
2011 27 3 2 243 3 0 0 0 278
2012 29 3 2 233 0 1 1 0 269
2013 25 1 4 236 2 1 0 0 269
2014 14 0 4 268 1 1 0 0 288
2015 15 0 4 287 1 0 1 0 308
2016 10 0 3 293 2 0 1 0 309
2017 19 0 3 307 1 0 3 0 333
2018 15 0 1 302 1 0 2 0 321
2019 9 0 2 318 1 0 2 0 332
2020 7 1 3 313 0 0 0 0 324
2021 10 0 3 298 0 0 0 0 311
2022 11 0 3 283 0 0 0 0 297
2023 8 0 3 271 1 0 1 0 284

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williams Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 290 12.6 21.3 80
2010 297 13.0 22.8 89.9
2011 278 n/a n/a 86
2012 269 11.0 24.3 98.9
2013 269 11.0 24.2 81.8
2014 288 11.0 26.0 82.6
2015 308 13.0 23.6 84.1
2016 309 13.0 23.7 89
2017 333 12.5 26.6 84.1
2018 321 13.0 24.6 90
2019 332 12.0 27.6 89.5
2020 324 n/a n/a 89.5
2021 311 11.0 28.2 88.1
2022 297 12.7 23.2 91.9
2023 284 12.0 23.6 94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Williams Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 290 12.6 21.3 80
2010 297 13.0 22.8 89.9
2011 278 n/a n/a 86
2012 269 11.0 24.3 98.9
2013 269 11.0 24.2 81.8
2014 288 11.0 26.0 82.6
2015 308 13.0 23.6 84.1
2016 309 13.0 23.7 89
2017 333 12.5 26.6 84.1
2018 321 13.0 24.6 90
2019 332 12.0 27.6 89.5
2020 324 n/a n/a 89.5
2021 311 11.0 28.2 88.1
2022 297 12.7 23.2 91.9
2023 284 12.0 23.6 94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Williams Upper Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,696

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williams Upper Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 5512th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5170th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Upper Elementary)16.820
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Unified)16.820
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williams Upper Elementary)11.312.8
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Williams Unified)11.312.8
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Upper Elementary)2821.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Unified)2821.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williams Upper Elementary)8.56
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Williams Unified)8.56
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Williams Upper Elementary)11.310.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Williams Unified)11.310.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Upper Elementary)2632.6
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Williams Unified)2632.6
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Williams Upper Elementary)13.515.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Williams Unified)13.515.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students332284
 14.5%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic318271
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.5%94%
 4.6%

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Students who attend Williams Upper Elementary usually go on to attend Williams Junior/Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Williams Upper Elementary.

Students at Williams Upper Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.


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